Description
IBM i 7.6, 7.5, and 7.4 s vulnerable to SQL injection. A remote attacker could send specially crafted SQL statements, which could allow the attacker to view, add, modify, or delete information in the back-end database.
Published: 2026-08-13
Score: 7.6 High
EPSS: n/a
KEV: No
Impact: n/a
Action: n/a
AI Analysis

Impact

A remote attacker can send specially crafted SQL statements that target the Db2 Mirror component of IBM i 7.6, 7.5, and 7.4. The flaw allows the attacker to read, insert, modify, or delete database records, compromising confidentiality, integrity, and possibly availability of the application data. The vulnerability is a classic input validation weakness, classified as CWE-89.

Affected Systems

Vendors: IBM. Product: IBM i. Affected versions: 7.6, 7.5, and 7.4. The flaw exists in the Db2 Mirror module across all supported version families of IBM i.

Risk and Exploitability

The CVSS score of 7.6 indicates high severity. No EPSS score is available, and the vulnerability is not listed in the CISA KEV catalog, suggesting limited documented exploitation but still significant risk. The likely attack vector is remote exploitation: an attacker who can reach the Db2 Mirror interface can construct malicious queries; no local privilege escalation is required. Given the nature of SQL injection, a successful attack could lead to full data compromise if the attacker writes arbitrary queries.

Generated by OpenCVE AI on August 13, 2026 at 21:26 UTC.

Remediation

Vendor Solution

IBM i Release5770-SS1  PTF Number(s)PTF Download Link(s)7.6SJ10902 https://www.ibm.com/mysupport/s/fix-information?legacy=SJ10902 7.5SJ10908 https://www.ibm.com/mysupport/s/fix-information?legacy=SJ10908 7.4SJ10910 https://www.ibm.com/mysupport/s/fix-information?legacy=SJ10910 IBM recommends users running unsupported versions of affected products upgrade to a supported and fixed version of affected products.


OpenCVE Recommended Actions

  • Apply the IBM i Release5770-SS1 PTFs – SJ10902 for 7.6, SJ10908 for 7.5, and SJ10910 for 7.4 – to patch the SQL injection flaw.
  • If patching cannot be performed immediately, limit network exposure by restricting traffic to the Db2 Mirror service and block connections from untrusted hosts.
  • Audit and monitor the Db2 Mirror logs for abnormal SQL activity, and consider implementing additional input validation or query parameterization to reduce future injection risk.

Generated by OpenCVE AI on August 13, 2026 at 21:26 UTC.

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History

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Type Values Removed Values Added
Description IBM i 7.6, 7.5, and 7.4 s vulnerable to SQL injection. A remote attacker could send specially crafted SQL statements, which could allow the attacker to view, add, modify, or delete information in the back-end database.
Title IBM i is Affected By SQL Injection Vulnerability in Db2 Mirror []
First Time appeared Ibm
Ibm i
Weaknesses CWE-89
CPEs cpe:2.3:a:ibm:i:7.4.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:i:7.4:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:i:7.5.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:i:7.5:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:i:7.6.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:i:7.6:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
Vendors & Products Ibm
Ibm i
References
Metrics cvssV3_1

{'score': 7.6, 'vector': 'CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:L/A:L'}


cve-icon MITRE

Status: PUBLISHED

Assigner: ibm

Published:

Updated: 2026-08-13T19:53:26.801Z

Reserved: 2026-07-24T08:13:44.164Z

Link: CVE-2026-16961

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Status : Undergoing Analysis

Published: 2026-08-13T20:17:16.967

Modified: 2026-08-13T20:36:48.443

Link: CVE-2026-16961

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Updated: 2026-08-13T21:30:11Z

Weaknesses
  • CWE-89

    Improper Neutralization of Special Elements used in an SQL Command ('SQL Injection')